With its thousand bucolic, historic and architectural treasures, the Hexagone offers just as many hiking opportunities. With varying degrees of difficulty, from one day to several weeks, the country is full of walks to discover in all its regions. And after telling you about our favorite getaways this time, we’re sharing our best ideas for excursions all over France.
Roland’s breach and the Taillon summit
Let’s start with an emblematic landmark of a successful visit to the Pyrenees, the iconic 3,144-metre summit of Le Taillon. Along the Spanish border, this legendary hike will take you past some of the finest panoramas in the mountain range. At 16 kilometers long, or 11 if you decide to go only as far as the Brèche de Roland, this event, with its steep climb, will put your legs to the test!
The GR 20 in Corsica
How can you select the best hikes in France without mentioning the mythical GR20? Crossing Corsica from north to south, you’ll discover all the island’s finest treasures, from steep paths to majestic mountains. The perfect opportunity to discover the region in two weeks! It’s worth noting, however, that this route requires a great deal of physical effort, but it’s well worth the effort!
The Stevenson trail
The Chemin de Stevenson, part of the GR 70, is a beautiful, peaceful trail that crosses 4 different areas. Over 250 kilometers, you’ll pass through the Velay, Gévaudan, Mont Lozère and Cévennes regions, and discover the (very) many points of interest in the surrounding area. Between the Auvergne and Languedoc-Roussillon regions, the diversity of landscapes will delight your eyes.
Yeu Island
Head for the Vendée to discover one of its most beautiful emblems, Ile d’Yeu. Off Saint-Jean-de-Monts, you can discover the biggest part of the island thanks to a 27.5-kilometre itinerary, which can be completed in a full day. From pretty coastlines to picturesque villages, there’s a lot to discover on this beautiful hike!
Le Sentier des Douaniers
The longest itinerary in our selection, the Sentier des Douaniers, also known as the GR 34, simply crosses the entire Breton coastline, from Saint-Nazaire to Mont Saint-Michel, via Brest and the tip of Finistère. Almost 1,800 kilometers long, it will take you along the coastline for the whole of your getaway, allowing you to discover the nuggets that populate this very special region.
The GR98-51 in the Calanques
Did you say must-have? The Calanques National Park is world-renowned for the beauty of its landscapes and superb panoramas. And thanks to the GR98-51, you’ll have a 25-kilometer itinerary to discover it, and in particular admire the view of the famous Cap Canaille, the highest cliff in Europe!
